Reborn in the 70s: Pampered by Regiment Commander
Chapter 137 - 116: Thoughts

Chapter 137: Chapter 116: Thoughts

Zhou Mikang’s steps halted. Turning around, he scrutinized Jing Zhe, and after a long moment, the corners of his lips curled into an expression that seemed like a smirk, "You actually have the nerve to criticize me?"

"Put away your filthy thoughts!" Jing Zhe glared at him with displeasure, "My regard for Lin Chuxia is purely out of admiration. Enduring hardship, being proactive, and meticulous courage are essential qualities for a good doctor, but it’s not easy to find all these traits in one person.

From her physique, one could tell her family isn’t well-off. Such a girl surely hopes to make her family proud through her own efforts. A promising girl like her, I won’t let her be buried!"

Zhou Mikang, looking entirely at ease, watched him: "Why do you say marrying me would mean she’s buried?"

Marry? Jing Zhe stared blankly at Zhou Mikang, and after a long pause, he finally said, "You mean, you want to marry Lin Chuxia?"

"That’s right!" Zhou Mikang nodded, "Why, it seems like I need your opinion to marry her?"

Jing Zhe’s brow furrowed, "You won’t let her be my assistant, does that mean after marrying her, you won’t allow her to work?"

"That’s my business!"

"This is not your business, you have no right to decide her life!" Jing Zhe shook his head, full of disappointment, "Previously, I only felt that you were somewhat domineering, but in critical moments, you could still listen to others’ opinions.

Now, I take back that thought. You’re not just overbearing but also selfish to the extreme! She’s barely eighteen years old, at the flower-like age, the prime time for studying hard and working hard, and you, you want to marry her and keep her like a canary.

You surely think, since her family comes from the countryside and isn’t well-off, that appreciating her is a fortune she’s cultivated for several lifetimes. It’s a shame you’re still a party member, I can’t believe, your thoughts are so... so disgusting!"

Zhou Mikang stared at him for a long while before saying, "Done talking?"

Jing Zhe nodded, "Pretty much, can’t think of anything else for now."

"You’ve had your say, now it’s my turn..." Zhou Mikang stepped forward, looped an arm around his neck, and forced him to look directly at him, "Swearing on your conscience tell me, do you admire Lin Chuxia purely, just because you cherish the talent?"

"I, Jing Zhe, admire Lin Chuxia purely! It is because I cherish the talent!" Without thinking, Jing Zhe solemnly repeated Zhou Mikang’s words.

Zhou Mikang let go of his hand, "Good, remember what you said, otherwise, I will really look down on you."

"Hold on..." Jing Zhe watched him anxiously, "Does this mean you agree to her being my assistant? And that you agree to the conditions I’ve created for her?"

Zhou Mikang scoffed, "Those are your thoughts!"

"You..." Jing Zhe stared at him speechlessly, "Then what was the point of saying all that just now?"

"Are you really naive or just pretending to be?" Zhou Mikang’s brows knitted tightly, "I’m stopping her from being your assistant for your own good. Do you think, once she marries me, she can still develop according to your plans?"

This...." Jing Zhe suddenly found himself at a loss for words; indeed, he had forgotten about Zhou Mikang’s mother and younger sister. Those two women definitely wouldn’t allow Zhou Mikang’s wife to work or study instead of having children.

But...

He felt terribly conflicted inside. To have discovered such a genuinely talented person, only for her to soon become a housewife tied to the kitchen, it was too... too saddening, wasn’t it?

"I will seek Lin Chuxia’s opinion. If she is willing, I will fight for her, but remember your own promise. The woman Zhou Mikang sets his heart on can only be my wife, got it?"

Could this man be any more domineering? Could he?

It was clearly a threat. If he dared to harbor any thoughts about Lin Chuxia, he shouldn’t blame him for being impolite. They weren’t even married yet, and just from the glimpse he had seen of him, did he need to be so arrogant?

Alas, he suddenly felt sorry for Uncle Zhou.

With such a son, how had Uncle Zhou survived all these years? — Knowing well the conflicts between Zhou Mikang and Father Zhou, Jing Zhe felt all the more poignant.

While Jing Zhe was still feeling sentimental here, the Great Regimental Commander Zhou had already pushed open the door, his long legs striding away.

What did he come here for in the end? Was it just to warn him?

Initially, Jing Zhe had guessed that the Great Regimental Commander had come to wait for Lin Chuxia, but the current performance made it clear, he had come specifically for him!

That is to say, the Great Regimental Commander felt threatened by him?

"Ahaha, this pretentious kid since childhood is scared now?"

Could it be that he has really fallen seriously in love with Lin Chuxia this time? Has he truly gotten over Ye Meiru?"

Impossible!

Jing Zhe’s brows knotted, he had targeted Zhou Mikang earlier because he felt that if Zhou Mikang truly loved Lin Chuxia, then let him marry her. He really had no place to criticize.

But the issue was that he was very aware of what the relationship between Zhou Mikang and Ye Meiru used to be like. Zhou Mikang reached the position of a regimental commander at twenty-seven not because of his family’s protection but because after his failed romance with Ye Meiru, he diverted all his energy into his career. Everything he has today is earned through his life’s struggle!

He might seem dominating and heartless, yet he is someone who values relationships the most. Just like his close bond with Younger Sister Zhou, knowing that Uncle Zhou had no choice but to act that way, he still couldn’t forgive him no matter what.

He believed Zhou Mikang felt similar towards Ye Meiru. Even though he was betrayed by her, it was very hard to truly open his heart and accept another girl.

Aunt Lin and his own mother were best friends. Every time he went to her house to complain, it was always about how Zhou Mikang had rejected some family’s daughter again, and those girls were not lacking in any aspect.

Therefore, he couldn’t believe that Zhou Mikang could genuinely fall for a girl he had only met a couple of times and intended to marry Lin Chuxia. Perhaps the real reason was that he felt marrying such a wife wouldn’t bind him by her family, and he could compensate her for what she needed the most. That way, even if he couldn’t give her love, his conscience would remain clear.

Or maybe he was just meddling too much. For all he knew, Lin Chuxia might find this kind of marriage a win-win happiness.

However, for some reason, he felt uncomfortable in his heart. He couldn’t bear to see such a talented girl become a housewife merely revolving around her husband and children.

Today at the cafeteria, the way Lin Chuxia handled the emergency convinced him that with proper nurturing, in time, she would definitely become a dazzling pearl!

The door swung open, and Zeng Meili walked in. Seeing Jing Zhe staring straight at her, silent for a long while, she asked puzzled, "Great Physician Jing, why so serious?"

Jing Zhe: "..."

Zeng Meili stepped forward, waving her hand in front of his eyes: "Hello!"

"Ah?" Jing Zhe shuddered, coming back to his senses, "Is the check-up finished?"

"Yeah, what are you daydreaming about?" Zeng Meili smiled, poking him, "Did you fancy someone’s daughter? Tell me who it is, I might know her, or maybe, I could even help you."

"Your Third Brother is going to marry Lin Chuxia, did you know that?"

"What, you know too?" Zeng Meili exclaimed in surprise, her eyes wide, "Did my Third Brother tell you?"

"Yes! I wanted to arrange for Lin Chuxia to be my assistant..." Jing Zhe then recounted everything he had just discussed with Zhou Mikang to Zeng Meili, finishing by saying, "That’s the situation, I really can’t get over it. It’s not easy to find a good seedling, and to see it ruined like this, I..."

Zeng Meili interrupted him: "Are you sure it’s just for the reason you said that you’re uncomfortable?"

"You..." Jing Zhe shook his head, "Forget it, you’re siblings after all, you would naturally take his side. It was silly of me to discuss this with you. Forget it, I’ll talk to Lin Chuxia personally. Has she gone back?"

"She’s left." Zeng Meili looked him up and down, "Honestly, I advise you to think through your own feelings; it’s more important. My Third Brother only said not to let Lin Chuxia follow the path you arranged, he didn’t say she couldn’t work.

From what I know, Lin Chuxia agreed to marry my Third Brother with three conditions, one of which was that my Third Brother must allow her to continue working, otherwise, she would not marry him.

You might think Lin Chuxia is frail, but when she gets stubborn, even my Third Brother probably can’t handle her. In any case, he agreed to her conditions. Do you think my Third Brother won’t keep his word?"

Jing Zhe’s face was incredulous: "Is that true?"

"Of course!" Zeng Meili nodded earnestly, "After all, we grew up together, and I used to have a crush on you. So, tell me, would I joke about this with you?"

"Because you had a crush on me, that’s why I find it implausible." Jing Zhe saw Zeng Meili’s face change and quickly said, "Alright, alright, just joking. Of course, I trust that you wouldn’t fool me with this kind of thing. Actually, I just can’t understand what your Third Brother is thinking; it’s quite puzzling."

"Jing Zhe, you like Lin Chuxia." Zeng Meili stared at him earnestly, "You just said you don’t want Lin Chuxia to be overlooked, but now that you know my Third Brother won’t overlook her, you say you want to understand my Third Brother’s thoughts. Actually, you are just making excuses for yourself!"

"You siblings..." Jing Zhe was at a loss for words, "Why are you so presumptuous? Don’t I know whether I like Lin Chuxia or not?"

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